by Simon Samano, USA TODAY Sports

by Simon Samano, USA TODAY Sports

It's to the point now that whatever decision the New York Jets make involving Tim Tebow, it's going to be met with criticism unless he manages to set the Earth on fire.

Which Tebow most certainly did not do when he replaced Mark Sanchez for a drive in the second quarter of Monday night's game against the Tennessee Titans.

The five-play drive included two rushes from Tebow, a sack and a delay-of-game penalty that set up a third-and-16, which resulted in a scrambling Tebow throwing the ball away.

All of this had Monday Night Football analyst Jon Gruden scratching his head.

"I'm not sure what they wanted to accomplish there," Gruden said. "Sanchez moved the team in his first two possessions, and they had good field position. That was a mystery to me. I'm just not quite sure what they want to accomplish with Tim Tebow as a quarterback in this offense. Clearly, they're confused, I'm confused, and I think a lot of people at home are, as well."

We sort of got our answer on the Jets' ensuing offensive drive when Sanchez threw an interception on the very first play. Then again, as bad as Sanchez has been, can't blame him for having his rhythm broken. And by "rhythm" we mean 27 yards passing in the first half.

Seriously, this is a complete disaster. Has a train-wreck team ever, in NFL history, managed to stay playoff relevant this deep into the season?